David Blough, who played QB at Purdue in Brohm's first two seasons there, is making waves in NFL coaching circles. The Washington Commanders clearly want him around fighting off inquiries from other franchises.
But this can bode well for us. If QB prospects know that Brohm can get them to the NFL -- as a player or eventually as an assistant -- that could be the thing that seals the deal for us.
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When you have success, other teams come calling. The Washington Commanders aren't accustomed to other teams wanting so many of their coaches. Over the last month, multiple teams have requested interviews with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard, assistant QB coach David Blough and assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Brian Johnson.
NFL teams can deny permission for others to interview staff members if it's not a straightforward promotion. For instance, Pritchard interviewed with the Jaguars and Johnson with the Texans for their vacant offensive coordinator positions. Those would be promotions for either of those coaches, much like Kingsbury and Whitt interviewing for head coaching positions.
The Jets, Bears, and Jaguars all requested permission to interview Blough, and the Commanders denied all requests. Like Kingsbury, Blough will return next season.
This is another big win for Washington. Blough, 29, finished playing in 2023, and the 2024 season was his first as a coach. He played for Kingsbury with Arizona in 2022, impressing the former Cardinals head coach.
It didn't take long for Blough to impress others, too, including head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn, Kingsbury, and quarterback Jayden Daniels have taken turns praising Blough this past season. Daniels had a particularly strong rapport with the former Purdue quarterback.
Beginning in training camp and occurring every Friday during the season, Blough and Daniels engaged in a game of quarterback "PIG," which would be pretty competitive. They discussed it below.
It looks like every member of Washington's offensive staff will return, which is good news for Daniels and the Commanders. If Kingsbury departs for a second head coaching job next year, Blough could be in line for a promotion.
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But this can bode well for us. If QB prospects know that Brohm can get them to the NFL -- as a player or eventually as an assistant -- that could be the thing that seals the deal for us.
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Commanders deny permission for others to interview rising young assistant
When you have success, other teams come calling. The Washington Commanders aren't accustomed to other teams wanting so many of their coaches. Over the last month, multiple teams have requested interviews with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard, assistant QB coach David Blough and assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Brian Johnson.
NFL teams can deny permission for others to interview staff members if it's not a straightforward promotion. For instance, Pritchard interviewed with the Jaguars and Johnson with the Texans for their vacant offensive coordinator positions. Those would be promotions for either of those coaches, much like Kingsbury and Whitt interviewing for head coaching positions.
The Jets, Bears, and Jaguars all requested permission to interview Blough, and the Commanders denied all requests. Like Kingsbury, Blough will return next season.
This is another big win for Washington. Blough, 29, finished playing in 2023, and the 2024 season was his first as a coach. He played for Kingsbury with Arizona in 2022, impressing the former Cardinals head coach.
It didn't take long for Blough to impress others, too, including head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn, Kingsbury, and quarterback Jayden Daniels have taken turns praising Blough this past season. Daniels had a particularly strong rapport with the former Purdue quarterback.
Beginning in training camp and occurring every Friday during the season, Blough and Daniels engaged in a game of quarterback "PIG," which would be pretty competitive. They discussed it below.
It looks like every member of Washington's offensive staff will return, which is good news for Daniels and the Commanders. If Kingsbury departs for a second head coaching job next year, Blough could be in line for a promotion.
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